Hygrophila difformis

Hygrophila difformis, also known as Water Wisteria, is a versatile and fast-growing stem plant ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. With its finely feathered leaves and vibrant green colour, this plant creates a lush, jungle-like effect in tropical freshwater aquariums.

A classic background plant, it can also be used midground in larger aquariums or floated at the surface for fry or shrimp cover. Water Wisteria thrives in a wide range of conditions, tolerating low light but showing its best colour and form with medium to high lighting and CO₂ supplementation.

Hygrophila difformis is excellent for natural nutrient export, absorbing nitrates quickly-making it a favourite in low-tech aquariums and new tank setups to prevent algae outbreaks.

✔️ Fast-growing and easy to care for
✔️ Beautiful feathery leaves for soft texture
✔️ Excellent for nutrient uptake and algae prevention

Is Hygrophila difformis good for beginners?
Yes! It's a beginner aquarium plant - It’s one of the easiest plants to grow and is very forgiving in a variety of tank setups.

Does it need CO₂?
CO₂ is optional. The plant grows well without it, but colour and density improve with CO₂.

Can it float?
Yes, you can let it float to provide shade and shelter for fry or shrimp.

How often should I trim it?
Every 1-2 weeks depending on growth-cut stems can be replanted easily.